This has been a staple in my classroom and personal library as long as I can remember. It’s one of those picture books that doesn’t limit itself to a specific age – any lover of fairy tales, unconventional heroes, or fun and funny twists will love this.

“Younger readers” here is going all the way up into high school, so there’s something here for most every age. Again, so many fabulous options. My shout out goes to the ever wonderful Jasper Fforde’s The Last Dragonslayer.

Holy cow is this a good book. Again, you see my predilection for turned-about fairy tales – but the cleverness here is just beyond the beyond. If you’re familiar with Fforde’s work for adults, you know his way with words, puns, and literary references – none of his magic and style are missing here.

Take a stroll through and see what else strikes your fancy. Happy reading!